Main Lake Provincial Park

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Main Lake Provincial Park
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Location Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Campbell River
Coordinates 50°12′39″N125°12′59″W / 50.21083°N 125.21639°W / 50.21083; -125.21639
Area35.3 km2 (13.6 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 30, 1996 (1996-04-30)
Governing body BC Parks
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Campsite at Main Lake Provincial Park

Main Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1996 as Main Lakes Chain Park and renamed and expanded in 1997, [1] the park encompasses a large wilderness area of six lakes with many diverse animal, bird and plant species. [2] Opportunities for visitor observation and outdoor recreation include wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. [2] Main Lake, Village Bay Lake and Mine Lake are connected by narrow, shallow marshes. [2] Clear Lake, Stramberg Lake and Little Main Lake are accessible by hiking or rough portage. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Main Lake Park". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Main Lake Provincial Park - BC Parks".

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